Experience

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  Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)

  • Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

  • Manager, Learning and Knowledge Solutions

    • Apr 2022 - Present
    • Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

    The Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) is a registered, not-for-profit organization that focuses on diversity and inclusion, human rights, and equity in Canada's workplaces. Our Learning and Knowledge Solutions team focuses on developing innovative content for our 700+ employer partners. As a Manager of Learning and Knowledge Solutions, I am responsible for instructional design and curriculum development for, and facilitation of, CCDI webinars and events.I am also the program lead for CCDI's youth education initiative, See Different, a free certification program and network for youth in Canada aged 15-26. This includes instructional design and curriculum development, program management, business development, and facilitation.

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  St. Francis Xavier University

  • Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

  • Education Abroad Advisor

    • Sep 2019 - Apr 2022
    • Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Reporting to the Director of Internationalization, the Education Abroad Advisor (EAA) supports the international partnerships of StFX and facilitates the participation of students in education abroad activities. During my time in this role, I:- Worked with our team to successfully overhaul university risk management policies and procedures related to international travel- Developed pre-departure and re-entry training programs for Canadian students going abroad- Developed a new international credit transfer procedure for StFX's 30+ international exchange partnerships- Designed marketing materials and promotional campaigns for the international exchange program and overhauled the exchange website- Collaborated with a small team to organize the 2021 - CBIE (Canadian Bureau of International Education) Annual Regional Atlantic Meeting, and was an active member of the AIM (Atlantic International Mobility) Group- Maintained close relationships with staff and faculty on campus in an effort to build awareness of the university's Internationalization efforts and the transformative nature of education abroad activities

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  JET Programme Canada

  • Kochi, Japan

  • Coordinator of International Relations

    • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
    • Kochi, Japan

    As a CIR, I worked alongside the local board of education to develop and implement projects intended to promote multiculturalism. These projects included international exchange programs, primary and secondary school visits, English language classes, cooking classes, and intercultural communication workshops. In this role, I was also responsible for writing and translating the weekly newsletter and providing interpretation for international events happening in the community (Japanese, English and French).

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  Changchun Normal University

  • Changchun, Jilin, China

  • English Language Instructor

    • Dec 2016 - Jul 2018
    • Changchun, Jilin, China

    Designed and implemented lesson plans, homework assignments and written/oral examinations for twelve, ninety minute, university level ESL classes per week (25-35 students per class).

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  Villa Saint Exupery

  • Nice Area, France

  • Office Administrator and Event Planner

    • Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
    • Nice Area, France

    Managed hotel reservations in both French and English, planned and organized events for hotel guests (excursions, tours, etc.), prepared monthly expense reports, and led twice-weekly city walking tours in both French and English.

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  McMaster University

  • Hamilton, Ontario

  • Political Science Department Teaching and Research Assistant

    • Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
    • Hamilton, Ontario

    Teaching Assistant Duties: Instructed two tutorials per week for an undergraduate level class entitled “Politics of the Developing World”. Developed lesson plans, administered written examinations, graded research papers, and held weekly office hours for the class.Research Assistant Duties: Conducted literature reviews, collected and analyzed data, scheduled and conducted interviews, managed project related correspondence, prepared progress reports and graphics, and presented at the annual International Studies Association Convention.

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  University of Regina

  • Regina, Saskatchewan

  • Study Abroad and Mobility: Office Administrator

    • Sep 2010 - Aug 2014
    • Regina, Saskatchewan

    - Planned and held information sessions and recruitment events for the student exchange program. - Assisted the study abroad manager with arranging student visas, organizing travel logistics for students, and monitoring and reporting on student progress during the exchange period.- Organized transportation and accommodations for visiting professors from abroad and acted as a guide during their stay in Canada. - Maintained student informational databases and provided administrative support.

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  The Washington Center

  • 1730 Rhode Island Ave, Washington, D.C.

  • Research Assistant

    • Apr 2013 - Aug 2013
    • 1730 Rhode Island Ave, Washington, D.C.

    Completed an internship with The Washington Center for a non-profit called 'Asia Policy Point'. Translated Japanese news articles; collaborated with colleagues to write weekly newsletter on events in D.C.; wrote and edited blog posts and maintained organization website; attended conferences related to foreign policy and Asian affairs (three per week).

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  University of Regina ESL Department

  • Regina

  • Activities Coordinator

    • Sep 2012 - Mar 2013
    • Regina

    Coordinated group activities and developed cultural workshops for foreign exchange students from various countries to improve English language abilities and intercultural communication skills.

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  Tomio South Private Middle School

  • Tomio, Japan

  • English as a Second Language Instructor

    • Sep 2011 - Aug 2012
    • Tomio, Japan

    Taught five spoken English classes per week at a Japanese middle school. Classes were focused on improving students listening and speaking abilities.

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  Tenri University

  • Tenri, Japan

  • English Tutor

    • Sep 2011 - Aug 2012
    • Tenri, Japan

    One on one English language tutor for Tenri University’s English department. Lessons included conversational English practice as well as preparation for the IELTS examination.

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  Global Vision

  • Ontario, Canada

  • National Youth Ambassador

    • Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
    • Ontario, Canada

    Global Vision's National Youth Ambassador Caucus (NYAC) offers young people with the opportunity to grow as leaders, and develop skill sets necessary to succeed in today’s global economy. The NYAC presents a highly dynamic experience for like-minded young leaders to learn more about Canada beyond their backyard, to develop your leadership and entrepreneurial skills, and to open up the dialogue on issues of national importance with leading business, government and community leaders.